Our 2026 Alaskan Wilderness Adventure and CruiseFollow our daily adventures below to see what we were up to each day as we began our journey in Fairbanks, then onto Denali National Park, Mt McKinley and then onto the Discovery Princess for our cruise from Whittier to Vancouver. Along the way we stopped at Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait, Juneau and Ketchikan before ending with a magnificent cruise into Vancouver. Have a question or...
How To gain access to a Vidanta Resort without Purchasing a membershipAs identified earlier, Vidanta is a private members vacation club and thus access to these resorts is restricted. The following will identify the different methods that you may use access to a Vidanta resort if you have not purchased a contract directly with Vidanta. It will also discuss at a high level and what Perks and Benefits may be available to you thru each of the...
About Vidanta ResortsWhat you NEED to know before booking your first vacation at a Vidanta ResortBefore you can chose a location and the appropriate resort within a location, it is best to understand how Vidanta resorts work. Vidanta Resorts are Private Members Only resorts that you either have to have purchased a contract directly with Vidanta, purchase a week from an existing Member, obtain an Ambassador Certificate from an existing member,...
🍕🌴 Balché – Poolside Done RightWe thought we’d grab something casual at Balché.We ended up going back… more than once. This has become our 1st stop after checking in and waiting for the room. Chips & Salsa and Mango Margaritas...Set right by the pool, this spot is easy, relaxed, and exactly what you want in the middle of a Vidanta day—no dressing up, no planning, just good food when you’re ready for it.And the surprise?...
🥞 Sweet Paris – Don’t Underestimate This OneWe thought Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café would be a quick stop.It wasn’t.This place is easy to overlook—but don’t. The ham and cheese crepe alone is worth the stop… and then you’ll probably start thinking about when you can come back again.We don’t even drink coffee, and somehow this still became one of our go-to spots.What we love most? Timing it with whatever’s happening...
🦞🌊 Puerto Manjar – Lobster Night, Done RightThe 1st time we went to Puerto Manjar we thought we were heading to dinner, but now we plan our night around it.Set right on the beach with a breathtaking bayside backdrop, this is one of those places where everything just comes together—the sound of the water, the setting sun, and a table you don’t want to leave.After the sunset comes the lights that create an even more romantic ambiance...
🍽️ Bistro Bleu – The Special Occasion SpotWe thought we’d book something a little special at Bistro Bleu.It became the place we choose for special occasions.From the moment you sit down, it just feels different—live piano music in the background, an atmosphere that slows everything down, and that quiet “this is going to be a great night” feeling.We love timing it for sunset… and then staying.Because once dinner starts, there’s...
🥩🍷 Quinto – Dinner at the TopWe planned dinner at Quinto.We didn’t plan on the view stopping us in our tracks.Set atop Tower 5 and views of the Sierra Madres this steakhouse delivers that “wow, this is why we travel” moment the second you arrive. The views stretch out, the vibe settles in, and suddenly dinner feels like something more.And the steak? Every bit as good as the setting—rich, perfectly done, and worthy of the...
🍣✨ Gong – Slow It DownWe thought we’d have a nice dinner at Gong.We ended up slowing everything down.Elegant, calm, beautifully plated—this is the kind of place where conversation gets quieter and time moves a little slower.And for us, dinner usually starts with the pork belly bao buns… absolutely delicious. Honestly, if we’re looking for something lighter that evening, we’ve been known to make those the meal 😄We also love...
🍔🔥 Burger Custom Made – The Plot TwistWe didn’t come to Mexico expecting one of our favorite casual spots to be Burger Custom Made.And yet… here we are.This became our “easy night” place that somehow kept pulling us back in.It always starts with the onion ring appetizer—crispy, shareable, and honestly the perfect kickoff to vacation mode.Then comes the main event.For us, the smoked brisket burger is the favorite. Smoky, messy,...
